Ep. 92 - Getting Curious and Exploring the Paranormal with Guest Kathy Kelly

Have you ever had a dream that later came true? Experienced, “mother’s intuition?” Sensed the presence of a loved one after they passed away? Or had a gut feeling that proved to be right? If you’re like 67% of people according to a recent survey, you’ve probably had at least one experience that falls under the broad umbrella of the “paranormal.” 

In this episode, Traci Stein welcomes back her good friend, Kathy Kelly, a historian, owner of the Paranormal Museum, and co-host of their podcast, “Curious Explorers.” They dive deep into how we experience the paranormal, from energy healing and intuition to ghosts, hauntings, and much more. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode offers a fascinating exploration of the unseen and the unknown.

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For more on Kathy Kelly, the Paranormal Museum, ghost tours and more, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/

To view the main survey mentioned in this episode, visit: https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/44143-americans-describe-paranormal-encounters-poll

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:10 Meet Kathy Kelly: Historian and Paranormal Enthusiast

02:11 Exploring the Paranormal: Cryptids and More

05:47 Diving into Paranormal Experiences

15:40 Women in the Paranormal Field

21:35 Upcoming Events and Surveys on Paranormal Beliefs

24:24 Commonly Reported Paranormal Experiences

25:42 More Paranormal Experiences

26:58 Personal Stories and Cultural Context

29:44 Subjectivity of Paranormal Experiences

31:26 Spiritual and Energetic Experiences

38:00 Impact of Media on Paranormal Beliefs

38:49 Ghosts vs. Spirits

39:16 Ineffibility of Personal Paranormal Experiences

50:15 Concluding Thoughts and Further Exploration